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Im trying to find a S&amp;W M&amp;P9 to use as a carry gun, just testing the waters and trying to see if anyone has any negative/positive/ANY feedback on there handguns?

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I also have a .40 (same size as the 9) as my alternate carry and have found it excellent on the range with better capacity, the same accuracy and slightly lighter than my #1 weapon. No problems with about 400-450 rounds through it so far. Love it.

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while i've never had the chance to shoot one i've heard only good things from very experienced shooters. i definitely like the ergonomicws more than a glock, i can't however, say its better because i havent shot one.

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While I don't own and have never fired an M&amp;P9, I do own an M&amp;P40. Here is a simple and no-cost method of smoothing and reducing the trigger pull, requiring no disassembly.

Make sure the magazine and gun are unloaded - check it then check again. Release the the striker by dry firing the gun. Now "work" the trigger; pull it rather quickly from rest all the way to the rear (not dry firing). Do this many times. I have done this to mine over 6,000 times. The result is a vastly improved trigger feel.

Try it.

In the final seconds of your life, just before your killer is about to dispatch you to that great eternal darkness, what would you rather have in your hand? A cell phone or a gun?

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I use an M&amp;P9 as my OC &amp; winter CC gun. It is a very good gun--similar quality to XDs and Glocks, but with better ergos than either. The 3 different backstraps change both the size and the swell of the grip. It also has optional configurations (with/without manual safety, with/without mag disconnect) if you insist on those features. It was originally designed as a .40, so it's more-than-tough-enough as a 9mm.

Out of the box the trigger is about 6 pounds, give or take, and somewhat gritty. For about $65 you can have some smithing done or get an aftermarket kit that will significantly improve the trigger (better reset, shorter travel, cleaner break, and can reduce pull weight if you want). I've shot some before &amp; after, and it's worth the $65.

Holster availability is good (though not great), as are aftermarket goodies like guide rod and CrimsonTrace laser sights, night sights, etc.

Sadly, my accuracy with the 4.25" M&amp;P appears to be about the same as my 3" PT111. I attribute this to the tougher trigger pull (6.5 lb vs. 3.5 lb). Once I have my M&amp;P trigger reworked (probably the Apex Tactical DCAEK kit), we'll see if my accuracy improves.

I'm perfectly comfortable using 9mm as a self-defense round, for a lot of reasons I won't go into here so as not to re-spark the timeless debate.

Bottom line: it's as good a mid-priced polymer-framed auto as you're likely to find.

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I have two regular sized M&amp;P in .40 as well as a compact in .40. My fiance has aM&amp;P in 9mm. So, I guess you could say we are fans. Having shot them countless times at the range, I have nothing but praise for these pistols. I carry them open and concealed and have no problem with using them for self-defense. You can buy some used and save a lot of money, especially if the store is having a sale on S&amp;W. Sometimes you can even buy one with several magazines. The first one I bought was new and it came with 3 mags which was the selling point for me, as well as the changable grips.